Tamil Nadu · India
Where to stay in Cuddalore
Cuddalore is a city in Tamil Nadu, India, home to about 174,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- PNY25 km · Pondicherry Airport
- Currency
- INRIndian rupee
- Time zone
- Asia/Kolkata
- Language
- English, Hindi
Things to do
What to see and do in Cuddalore
See
- Cuddalore Government Museum
- Fort St. David
- Mulanathaswami Temple
- Pataleeswarar Temple
- Silver Beach
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Where to stay
Hotels in Cuddalore
3 hotels within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Collection O 80819 Hotel SGS OYO Rooms | 5.1 km | |
| Collection O 81812 Mac Residency OYO Rooms | 8.6 km | |
| OYO 26746 Sruthi Residency OYO Rooms | 5.3 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Cuddalore
Cuddalore has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C; November is the wettest, with about 340 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Cuddalore: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 25 km from the city centre in a straight line; Chennai International Airport (MAA, 145 km) is also within reach.
Getting in
Cuddalore is also known as Thiruppadhirippuliyur or Tiruppappuliyur colloquially. It is located 190 km south of Chennai and is well-connected by road, via ECR (East Coast Road), 3hrs 30 mins, or by Pass [Via Tindivanam, Puducherry], 4hrs 30mins.
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PNY · Pondicherry Airport
MAA · Chennai International Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Cuddalore
Eat
A good number of hotels and lodges are here. South Indian and North Indian food are available in these hotels. There are good number of hotels available near Cuddalore Bus Stand and the Railway station. Cuddalore is one of the places where you can get the authentic South Indian food. Be warned: All the hotels serve full meals only till 4 PM!
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Questions
Cuddalore: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Cuddalore?
Cuddalore has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. June is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C; November is the wettest, with about 340 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Cuddalore?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Pondicherry Airport (PNY), about 25 km from the city centre in a straight line; Chennai International Airport (MAA, 145 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Cuddalore?
Indian rupee (INR).
Nearby
Destinations near Cuddalore
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.